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Curtis Ward

Crewe,VA

Summary

Training Lead skilled at bringing employees up to speed with current procedural, safety and compliance standards. Top-notch communication and planning skills with a proactive approach to managing course changes. Accomplished in maximizing team knowledge and performance while reducing problem behavior and safety concerns. Well-versed in working with department managers to improve training programs. Hardworking and thorough with strengths in conflict management and relationship building. Proficient in Excel and WMS. Comfortable changing programs with ease. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic and adaptability . Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Skilled Team Lead knowledgeable about monitoring metrics and maximizing team success in fast-paced settings. Performance- and quality-driven with five years of experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Lead

ADUSA
Disputanta, VA
10.2021 - Current
  • Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
  • Evaluated employee skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.
  • Assisted with onboarding new employees by conducting orientation and company-wide or job-specific training.
  • Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
  • Monitored new hires performance and assigned assistance needed to reach goals.
  • Assisted HR with direct deposit set up and course work.
  • Monitored employee progress during training sessions and provided feedback.
  • Produced reports and maintained training documents to support training activities.
  • Maintained records of all training activities including attendance rosters and evaluations.

Trainer

ADUSA
Disputanta, VA
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
  • Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
  • Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
  • Monitored training effectiveness through observation and metrics analysis.
  • Prepared associates for the job and followed up with their weekly goals

Production Worker

ADUSA
Disputanta, VA
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts following safety protocols to minimize accidents.
  • Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
  • Maintained safety and quality standards.

Management Support Specialist

Tyson Foods
Jetersville, VA
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Assisted new hire trainings and onboarding to educated employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Implemented effective inventory control procedures and ordered items when stock was low.
  • Edited documents and spreadsheets for format, grammar, punctuation or content.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
  • Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.
  • Stocked inventory and ordered office and kitchen supplies.
  • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
  • Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression.

Production Lead

Tyson Foods
Jetersville, VA
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
  • Trained, mentored and inspire line workers in safe operation of assembly line equipment and mastered and modeled diverse production operations to support team.
  • Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
  • Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
  • Coordinated material supply to assembly line, regulated flow of finished goods to warehouse and fulfilled order requirements.
  • Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervisor.
  • Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor.
  • Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.

General Laborer

Tyson Foods
Jetersville, VA
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assisted team members with maintaining orderly and clean workspaces.
  • Maintained awareness of workplace hazards, diligently following department safety protocol.
  • worked under direct supervision to handle and maintain flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas.
  • Organized inventory, verifying supplies, tools and production materials for team.
  • Lifted, sorted and stacked boxes weighing as much as fifty pounds.
  • Carried out individual work in various capacities to promote business and achieve assigned goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nottoway High School
Crewe, VA
05.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Design And Engineering

Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville, VA

Skills

  • Disciplined
  • Time Oriented
  • Employee training
  • Team direction
  • Training methods
  • Strategic thinker
  • Team development strategies
  • Goal-oriented
  • Experience in leadership
  • Team management
  • Good work ethic
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • People skills
  • Computer skills
  • PPE use
  • Problem resolution
  • Processes and procedures
  • Performance monitoring
  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Wms
  • Excel

Timeline

Training Lead

ADUSA
10.2021 - Current

Trainer

ADUSA
10.2019 - 08.2021

Production Worker

ADUSA
11.2018 - 08.2019

Management Support Specialist

Tyson Foods
03.2018 - 11.2018

Production Lead

Tyson Foods
07.2017 - 03.2018

General Laborer

Tyson Foods
09.2016 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Nottoway High School

Some College (No Degree) - Design And Engineering

Southside Virginia Community College
Curtis Ward